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Hello I have a bit of questions to ask about the processing times and what I need to do and what is my alternate route to do to get my fiancé across the border from Tijuana mx to California United States. So here in tj the processing times I hear and see are very lengthy in time frame 2-3 years just to be processed that is one way is to get her a visa or a k1 visa I wonder how long that will take to get and what does she and I need to do? and the costs. Another thing is a permission to visit the United States for a care giver to help her aunt be taken care of what does she need to do to obtain the permission visa without having a visa and processing times. Another one a work visa what does she need to get for a work visa and processing times and costs. She wants a better life in the United States with her aunt what would be the best way and faster process to get her in the United States and what documents does she need again. And keep in mind the u.s consulate is here in Tijuana as well so she can get an appointment any information helps.

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To live and work in the States, Mexican citizens need visas. Period. 

 

Beware of anyone who offers a way to get her into the US without a visa. They are smugglers and scammers.

 

As to which visa is best for her situation, it will depend on your relationship with her (are you ready to get married?) and how soon she needs to work as a caregiver for her aunt. If you're ready to get married, the spousal visa is the best choice.

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5 minutes ago, Drummer2112 said:

Hello I have a bit of questions to ask about the processing times and what I need to do and what is my alternate route to do to get my fiancé across the border from Tijuana mx to California United States. So here in tj the processing times I hear and see are very lengthy in time frame 2-3 years just to be processed that is one way is to get her a visa or a k1 visa I wonder how long that will take to get and what does she and I need to do? and the costs. Another thing is a permission to visit the United States for a care giver to help her aunt be taken care of what does she need to do to obtain the permission visa without having a visa and processing times. Another one a work visa what does she need to get for a work visa and processing times and costs. She wants a better life in the United States with her aunt what would be the best way and faster process to get her in the United States and what documents does she need again. And keep in mind the u.s consulate is here in Tijuana as well so she can get an appointment any information helps.

She needs a visa...period.  No one here will discuss any illegal activities.  

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No faster ways, employment based sponsorship (even if she would qualify for one, but that is a different conversation) are not quicker or easier.

 

If she wants to move to the US to have a better life, she needs an immigrant visa. Getting one through you (fiancée or spousal) is the most realistic. Make sure that you know what that entails (in terms of having to get/be married to her and the financial responsibility that comes with sponsoring). 
 

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Just now, Drummer2112 said:

Does she need a visa to be a caregiver?

Yes.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

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IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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15 minutes ago, Daphne . said:

No faster ways, employment based sponsorship (even if she would qualify for one, but that is a different conversation) are not quicker or easier.

 

It may not be easier but can certainly be quicker - I don't understand why spousal/fiancee visas can't apply under Premium Processing like employment based IV's can, but it cuts the processing time considerably. Assuming all is ok at our interview in a couple of weeks, our total processing time will be under 6 months for EB1 immigrant visas. Our I-140 was approved in 8 days versus the year or so the I-130 takes for spousal apps.

 

Whether the OP's fiancée qualifies for an employed based IV is another matter though……….

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Mexicans do qualify for the TN visa, now that does not cover care givers but if she can qualify that would be a good and quick option.

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K1 is the Fiancee Visa.

 

Mexico pretty backlogged 2 years?

 

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